Rape suspects in custody

A 42-year-old man alleged to have attempted to rape his 14-year old niece at a settlement in Labasa during the month of April has been remanded by the Labasa Magistrates Court.

The matter came to light, when the victim informed a school teacher about the alleged incident.

A report was lodged at the Labasa Police Station whereby the accused was charged and produced in court and remanded at the Vaturekuka Corrections Center.

In another case of attempted rape, a 30-year-old man is in custody at the Nasinu Police Station for allegedly attempting to rape his 20-year-old sister in law.

The alleged incident occurred on the 24th of April.

Investigations continue.